1950 Austin A135 vs. 1991 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1991 Ferrari F40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1991 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A135 | F40 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 120 L |